Find scholarships for honors students
The Lee Honors College at WMU offers a variety of scholarships and funding opportunities designed to help you make the most of your honors experience. With exclusive honors college funding, we make it possible to explore opportunities that might otherwise feel out of reach—from studying abroad to presenting original research and creative work.
In addition to honors-specific scholarships, the Lee Honors College also supports students applying for nationally and internationally competitive awards such as the Fulbright, Gilman, Boren and Rhodes scholarships. Our team helps students identify opportunities, strengthen applications and prepare for interviews throughout the process.
types of scholarships
Study abroad scholarships
The Lee Honors College offers four endowed scholarships for study abroad available exclusively to honors college students. These awards help students participate in global learning experiences in locations such as Portugal and Mexico, as well as other WMU study abroad opportunities. Search for Lee Honors College in the WMU Scholarship Universe portal.
Research and creative scholarships
Honors students may apply for funding to support undergraduate research and creative scholarship projects across all academic disciplines. Awards may be used to offset project expenses, purchase materials or support time dedicated to research and creative work.
Emergency funding
WMU is here to help when you are in need. The Michael Goodwin Scholarship provides emergency financial assistance to honors students experiencing unexpected hardships or extenuating circumstances that may impact their ability to successfully continue their education.
Conference presentations
Conference presentation grants are available to help honors students present research, exhibit creative work or perform at professional conferences and academic events. These experiences allow students to share their work, build professional connections and strengthen graduate school or career preparation.
High-impact opportunities
Additional non-honors college funding may be available to support experiential learning opportunities that extend beyond the classroom, including leadership development, service-learning opportunities, and specialized academic programs.
Prestigious Scholarship Support
The Lee Honors College helps students explore and apply for nationally and internationally competitive scholarships such as Fulbright, Gilman, Boren and Rhodes, among others. You’ll receive personalized support throughout the process, including help identifying opportunities, preparing application materials and practicing for interviews and presentations.
How to apply for scholarships
Most honors scholarship opportunities include a simple application process and are managed directly through the Lee Honors College. Students are encouraged to review eligibility requirements carefully and connect with honors staff or the faculty contact associated with each opportunity for guidance throughout the application process.
If you are seeking broader financial aid support, we encourage you to explore WMU financial aid resources in addition to honors-specific funding opportunities.
Eligibility for honors awards
Honors students must be in good standing with the Lee Honors College to apply for any funding. Students must have a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher, and be up to date with their event and community service requirements. Students not currently in good standing must make up missing requirements before applying.
Important scholarship deadlines
Most of the honors scholarship opportunities are offered on a rolling application basis. However, study abroad scholarships and research/creative scholarship applications are both due Nov. 15 (for spring funding) or Feb. 15 (for summer/fall funding).
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testimonials
"Thanks to the support of the Lee Honors College and the Nick & Barbara Andreadis Study Abroad Scholarship, I was able to focus less on financial concerns and more on learning and making the most of this incredible experience."
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Questions?
We are here to support you! Please schedule an appointment with your honors advisor if you have any questions regarding scholarship opportunities.
